We may have to hold off with goin dcc... i found an atlas layout guide and it will make our lives much easier... at least the kids will have some reference to look at when laying the track down and doing the wiring... unlike last year, everything was done through pure imagination, but lacked some in guidance...
Heres the layout that the kids picked...
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True... i guess i will purchase it then... wiring is such a painful task... especially knowing that it is very likely that we have to unpack the layout come summer for storage...
Yeah, I wouldn't pay more than $20 for one. Just because they were $200 when they were new, some people seem to think they are still worth that.
I have always liked that layout. I've done at least three from that basic concept. The operational problem is the crossing. Instead of the two trains having to just wait for the other train to get into the sidings, they also have to wait at the crossing. Direction of travel will make a big difference. Also stretching it out to a 4x8 will help this situation.
That is a hard price to beat. Seems like I read something about the Dynamis for multiple throttles. I'll have to see if I can find it again.
No. Since this layout has no reversing loops, turntables, or wyes, a single continuous track is fine.
This may not be the best forum to post but I was hoping someone can help us price these trains...
Since we are now using dcc, we wanted to clear the older trains and use the funds on something else... All these do run but will need refurbishment... I am not sure what to ask for it....
Brands are Tyco, AHM, Rivarossi, Bachmann, Athearn, Marx. We also have an abundance of box cars...
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